SKILLS OSCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE A+ GRADED

SKILLS OSCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
A+ GRADED

SGA Insertion Indications
- Uncon. Pt without gag reflex
- ineffective ventilation with BVM and basic airway management
- >10 minutes assisted ventilation
- unable to intubate
SGA Insertion Contraindications
- intact gag reflex or resistance
- strong jaw tone or trismus
- suspected epiglottis or upper airway obstruction
I-Gel Sizing
1.0: 2-5kg
1.5: 5-12kg
2.0: 10 - 25kg
2.5: 25 - 35kg
3.0: 30 - 60kg
4.0: 50-90kg
5.0: 90kg+
Oropharyngeal Airway Indications
- Support airway patency in an unconscious patient
- bite block in intubated patient
Oropharyngeal Airway Contraindications
- trismus
- gag reflex
- TBI/nTBI, can stimulate gag reflex
Nasopharyngeal Airway Indications
- Support airway patency in unconscious patient
Nasopharyngeal Contraindications
- none
Nasopharyngeal Precautions
- facial fractures/trauma
- TBI/nTBI
Triple Airway Manoeuvre
Head tilt, chin lift, jaw thrust in neutral or sniffing position
Laryngoscope
Altered conscious state needing airway inspection
Suction Indication
Suspected fluid obstruction in airway or airway device
Suction Precautions
epiglottitis, croup